WHAT 2 WATCH WED #W2WW #35 #HouseOfCards #Season3 @Netflix_CA #Streamteam #NowOnNetflixCA

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share these recommendations on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW). 

If you have a suggestion I would love it if you shared it with me in the comments section! 

"I'm feelin' hungry today!" hungry for more House of Cards. 

House of Cards Season 3 is available on Netflix Canada as of February 27th, 2015.

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Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated for this post. All opinions are my own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.

WHAT 2 WATCH WED #W2WW #34 #DeathComestoPemberley #Series @Netflix_CA #NowOnNetflixCA

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share these recommendations on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW). Please share yours in the comments section! This week I am recommending a series set in 19th century England called Death Comes to Pemberley that continues the storyline of Pride and Prejudice. Darcy and Elizabeth find themselves in the middle of a murder mystery at Pemberley. You can find this series on Netflix Canada.

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Death Comes to Pemberley

Just in case you haven't seen Pride and Prejudice or you suddenly feel the need to watch it again: 

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Pride and Prejudice

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated for this post in any way. All opinions are my own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.

WHAT 2 WATCH WED #W2WW Recommendation #33 #JackRyanShadowRecruit #JackReacher #Movies @Netflix_CA

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share these recommendations on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW). Please share yours in the comments section! This week I am recommending two action packed movies that both have Jack as the main character. You can find them on Netflix Canada. 

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Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

(2014, 3.7/5 stars, PG 13)

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Jack Reacher

(2012, 4/5 stars, PG 13)

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated for this post in any way. All opinions are my own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.

WHAT 2 WATCH WED #W2WW Recommendation #32 #TheAlmightyJohnsons #Series @Netflix_CA

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share these recommendations on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW). Please share yours in the comments section! This week I am recommending what I thought was a rather hilarious series call The Almighty Johnsons. You can find it on Netflix Canada. 

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The Almighty Johnsons

(2010, 1 Session - 10 episodes, NR 4/5 Stars)
FYI: This is not a show for kids; due to language and some nudity.

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated for this post in any way. All opinions are my own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.

WHAT 2 WATCH WED #W2WW Recommendation #31 #AugustRush #Movie @Netflix_CA

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share these recommendations on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW). Please share yours in the comments section! This week I am recommending the movie August Rush. You can find it on Netflix Canada. 

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August Rush - via Netflix

(2007, PG, 4/5 stars)

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated for this post in any way. All opinions are my own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.

WHAT 2 WATCH WED #W2WW Recommendation #30 #MI-5 #Series @Netflix_CA

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share these recommendations on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW). Please share yours in the comments section! After I finished watching all the new episodes of Covert Affairs, one of Netflix suggestions was MI-5, a British spy series, so I did and I liked it.

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MI-5 - Series , 

(2002-2011) 86 episodes, 3.7/5 stars.

You will find this series gritty and suspenseful, and with 86 episodes to watch it will keep you busy for a while. 

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated for this post in any way. All opinions are my own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.

WHAT 2 WATCH WED #W2WW Recommendation #29 #AboutABoy #Series @Netflix_CA

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share these recommendations on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW). Please share yours in the comments section! This week I am recommending a new series added to Netflix Canada based on Nick Hornby's novel About A Boy.  

about a BOY (TV-PG)
I loved the 2002 movie so I was pretty excited to learn of the series. Although the story line and setting are a bit different in the series the basic premise is the same. It's cute, touching and funny; all the things I look for in a show. My teens thought it was pretty funny too! Only 1 Season (13 episodes) so far but I sure hope they add more! 

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated for this post in any way. All opinions are my own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.

WHAT 2 WATCH WED #W2WW Recommendation #28 #CovertAffairs NEW Episodes Added! @Netflix_CA #Series

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share these recommendations on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW). Please share yours in the comments section! I am happy to announce that one of the series I have previously recommended has had new episodes added! Season 4 (16 episodes) has recently been added to Netflix Canada for your viewing pleasure! Enjoy and don't forget to tell me what you think! 

Covert Affairs - New Episodes! Season 4
I am so excited to see another season (Session 4 - 16 episodes) has been added to Covert Affairs! I see a streaming marathon in my future!

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated for this post in any way. All opinions are my own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.

WHAT 2 WATCH WED #W2WW Recommendation #27 #Mixology #Series @Netflix_CA

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share these recommendations on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW). Please share yours in the comments section! This week I have a comedy series for the adults to watch while the kids are busy with their back to school homework. You can find it on Netflix Canada. 

Mixology - Series  (2014, Session 1 -13 episodes, 4/5 stars)
Okay this comedy series is not to be taken too seriously, and is definitely not a show to watch with the kids, but I watched all of season one, and sure hope there are more sessions to follow. 

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated for this post in any way. All opinions are my own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.

WHAT 2 WATCH WED #W2WW Recommendation #26 #ChaletGirl & #SeekingaFriendfortheEndoftheWorld @Netflix_CA

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share these recommendations on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW). Please share yours in the comments section! These are a couple of comedies you can find on Netflix Canada. I hope you enjoy them. Sorry my tardiness, since clearly it's Thursday and not Wednesday, but I'm going to blame it on my "summer schedule". Hopefully I'll be better when the new school year starts.

Chalet Girl  

This movie might not win any awards but it was cute, and I love the skateboarding and snowboarding in the movie.






Seeking a Friend for the End of the World  

As usual Steve Carell and Kiera Knightley are great and I thought this was very cute and worth the watch. 

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated for this post in any way. All opinions are my own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.

Still time for an August Adventure! Let @Netflix_CA #Streamteam inspire you!

We are here already! and like every other year when we reach the half way point in the month of August panic begins to grip me. The summer vacation that seemed so long at the beginning of July is almost over! There are subtle changes like the nights are cooler and the days are shorter.

 SUMMER IS ALMOST OVER! 

There is a short window of opportunity left to fit in all the summer fun and adventures August has to offer! I swear the saying "So much to do, so little time." was written about August. We still have a road trip, and family visits, one last trip to a water park, that long bike ride we have been talking about, and renting a paddle boat or canoe, not to mention sleeping in a tent, even if only in our backyard.

Of course adventure doesn't mean you have to leave Netflix behind. Here are some great shows and movies to watch on your mobile device, or just while you dream of your next action packed adventure. 

For the little ones:

Dora the Explorer

Wild Animal Baby Explorers

Tree Fu Tom

Rubbadubbers: Tubb's Pirate Treasure

A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures

The Hive

For the bigger kids:  

The Adventures of Tintin

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Tad: The Lost Explorer

The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure

National Treasure

Labou and the Quest for the Lost Treasure

Adventures can be anywhere, even in your own backyard! Why not plan a backyard adventure of your own such as a scavenger hunt, an obstacle race, or even Survivor!

Survivor Instructions and Rules:

• No items other than what is provided in the Tribe Survivor Kit and what can be scrounged outside may be used. Tribe Members may not go indoors and get items. 
• Each tribe must establish how the tribe will be run and what duties will be assigned to which tribe members. All tribe members must have duties. (Must be written down)
• Each tribe must make a sign that includes their Logo, Tribe Name and Tribe Motto.
• Each tribe must make a shelter for the tribe.
• Each tribe must figure out how the snacks/rations will be divided and used, and how they will share the limited food resources such as forks and bowls.
• Each tribe will be judged (Judges are adults/parents) on all of the above categories and the judges' rulings are final!

Tribe Survivor Kit should include:

A piece of material that can be cut into strips to either tie around arms or head to establish who is in what tribe. (each tribe's material should be a different colour), a bucket, work gloves, rope, scissors, duct tape, a tarp, clothes pegs, a cardboard box, paper (a least one large piece), plastic grocery bags, newspaper, and markers. Tribes can make seats or sit-upons by folding newspaper into the desired size, placing them into a grocery bag and taping the sides. 

Each tribe kit should also include a cooler bag containing snacks, a jug of water, 2 plates, 1 bowl, 2 forks, a spoon, and instructions on How to Fold a Cup from a Sheet of Paper via WikiHow. 

Whatever your adventure be sure to make time for a kitchen adventure first to make your own snacks and rations. These Adventure Vegetable or Fruit Spring Rolls via Netflix & SPC would be perfect to survive on while on any adventure!

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Note: As part of the Netflix Stream Team I receive Netflix and a streaming device free of cost for the purpose of my Stream Team reviews and posts. All opinions are my own.

HAPPY #CANADADAY EH! July's @Netflix_ca #Streamteam is all aboot Canadiana! Give'r a look see. You might be surprised!

Most of us Canucks are out and aboot enjoying Canada Day today! 

We have so much to celebrate! Including the many shows filmed in Canada, or which have Canada as the setting! I think you might be surprised how many movies and shows are filmed in Canada, set in Canada, and have Canadian actors producers and directors! 

So grab some snacks, perhaps Ketchup chips, Buttertarts, Poutine or Beavertails, then add a Bloody Caesar, pop, or Timmies double-double.

Or maybe these sweet maple cookies are the perfect snack to accompany your family viewing! 

Canada Day Maple Leaf Cookies - Recipe

In each of the shows below below you will find touch of Canada Eh. Lets give'r a look!

For the little ones:

1. Caillou
2. Franny's Feet
3. The Busy World of Richard Scarry
4. Super Why!
5. Animal Mechanicals
6. Monster Math Squad
7. Team Umizoomi
8. Thomas and the Magic Railroad

For the older kids (of all ages)

1. Are You Afraid of the Dark?
2. Johnny Test
3. Black Hole High
4. Alpha and Omega
5. Goosebumps
6. Erky Perky
7. Eliot Kid
8. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

For the big kids. These are my personal picks that I watch with my teens.

1. Republic of Doyle
2. Cracked
3. Murdock Mysteries
4. Being Erica
5. Heartland

I'm always on the look out for a bit of the Great White North in the movies and shows I watch! See if you can spot landmarks, buses, licence plates, or businesses that are uniquely Canadian. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!

HAPPY CANADA DAY EH!

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Note: As part of the Netflix Stream Team I receive Netflix and a streaming device free of cost for the purpose of my Stream Team reviews and posts. All opinions are my own.

WHAT 2 WATCH WED #W2WW Recommendation #22 #Sports Themed Movies @Netflix_CA

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share these recommendations on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW). Please share yours in the comments section! This week's recommendations are sports themed and can be found on Netflix Canada. With all the World Cup excitement it seemed appropriate. Be sure to check ratings and descriptions to make sure each movie is appropriate for your family.

Kicking It
The Short Game
Money Ball
Undefeated
The Phantoms
Touch Back

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated for this post in any way. All opinions are my own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.

WHAT 2 WATCH WED #W2WW Recommendation #21 #MoviesAboutKids @Netflix_CA

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share these recommendations on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW). Please share yours in the comments section! This week's recommendations can be found on Netflix Canada and because school is almost over I thought movies about kids and their adventures would be appropriate. Note that not all these movies are appropriate for younger children. Please refer to each movie's rating and description in order to decide if it is right for you and your family.

Soul Surfer
Return to Nim's Island 
Spy Kids: All The Time In The World 
Karate Kid 
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 
Hoot 

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated for this post in any way. All opinions are my own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.

WHAT 2 WATCH WED #W2WW Recommendation #20 #FathersDay #Fathers @Netflix_CA

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share these recommendations on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW). Please share yours in the comments section! This week's recommendations can be found on Netflix Canada and have a fatherhood theme in lieu of Father's Day this Sunday.

Are We There Yet?
Are We Done Yet?
Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride Part II
Despicable Me
The Pursuit of Happiness
Daddy Day Care
Spy Kids: All The Time In The World

Hope you enjoy these movies and to all the Dads out there have a Happy Father's Day! 

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated for this post in any way. All opinions are my own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.

Sometimes I Need Some Girl Time! Mom Time with @Netflix_CA #StreamTeam

I live in a house of males. Even our pets have been male. Most of the time that is just peachy keen, but sometimes a girl needs some alone time to put on her favourite yoga pants and comfy sleepers, kick back and relax with a Cocktail.

Orange Chill aka OITNB Cocktail Recipe

So after a long day I like to do a marathon ......

of watching my favourite shows on 

Netflix Canada.

June is an exciting month: OITNB Season 2  starts June 6th. 

Plus there are a host of other great shows you will definitely want to check out!  

1. Orange is the New Black
2. Suits
3. Pretty Little Liars
4. Sherlock
5. Breaking Bad
6. Friday Night Lights

I personally love Suits, and Wallander!

1. Weeds
2. Call the Midwife
3. Freaks and Geeks
4. Shameless
5. Lilyhammer
6. Wallander

Still looking for some viewing pleasure? A few more of my flavourites are:

The Glades

Covert Affairs

Life Unexpected

Drop Dead Diva

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Note: As part of the Netflix Stream Team I receive Netflix and a streaming device free of cost for the purpose of my Stream Team reviews and posts. All opinions are my own.

WHAT TO WATCH WEDNESDAY #W2WW Recommendation #18 #SummerFun theme @Netflix_CA

I regularly have conversations on social media and in real life with friends and family about which TV shows, or movies are good to watch. So I thought why not share on Cathy Thinking Out Loud once a week, on Wednesday (aka #W2WW) recommendations I have, or ones shared with me. Please share your recommendations in the comments section! This week's What to Watch Wednesday theme is Summer Fun. With the sunny weather and the hotter temperatures, thoughts of summer vacation keep crossing my mind. So here are two family movies about summer I found on Netflix Canada.

Grown Ups 

2010, 4/5 stars, PG rating

"Five childhood pals reunite after 30 years at a lake house to mourn the loss of their old basketball coach, and act quite juvenile for their age." 

via Netflix Canada

I thought this was very entertaining, and found the different parent stereotypes particularly funny. Maybe you recognize some of the parenting styles in yourself or your friends. Also I liked the PG rating making the movie possibly appropriate for you to watch with your tweens, and teens.

Judy Moodie and the Not Bummer Summer

2011, 4/5 stars, G rating

"In this family film, never-dull third-grader Judy Moodie embarks on a summer adventure with her brother, Stink, and her always-up-for-fun Aunt Opal."

via Netflix Canada

I love when there are movies the whole family can enjoy together, and anyone who is a fan of the Judy Moodie books is sure to enjoy the movie too. 

Yep, just me Cathy thinking out loud about what to watch.

Note: I have not been compensated in any way for this post. All opinions are me own, and the purpose of this post is merely to share with my readers.